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Dyson's powerful noise-cancelling headphones coming to NZ
Digital Entertainment

Dyson's powerful noise-cancelling headphones coming to NZ

Dyson's high-fidelity noise-cancelling headphones have arrived in New Zealand, offering a pure listening experience lasting up to 50 hours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023

Global Stories

AlphaSense names Julia Lecocq & June Boo in expansion
Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense names Julia Lecocq & June Boo in expansion

AlphaSense boosts international leadership as it expands multilingual AI market intelligence across Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats
Phishing

SquareX unveils field manual to tackle rising browser threats

SquareX launches The Browser Security Field Manual, a guide tackling rising browser cyber threats with insights from CISOs at Arista Networks, Dyson and Expedia.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Dote appoints new Managing Director for UK & Ireland
Partner Programmes

Dote appoints new Managing Director for UK & Ireland

Dote has appointed Denise Namakando as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, marking a key step in its plans for international expansion and product launch.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
SquareX appoints John Carse as new Field CISO expert
Cybersecurity

SquareX appoints John Carse as new Field CISO expert

SquareX has appointed John Carse as Field Chief Information Security Officer, enhancing its commitment to innovative browser security solutions.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Major brands choose Nasuni to tackle holiday demand
Unified Communications

Major brands choose Nasuni to tackle holiday demand

Nasuni has revealed that major retail brands like Patagonia and Mattel are leveraging its platform to meet increased demand during the holiday season.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Vudoo appoints Drew Perry as Managing Director for APAC
Marketing Technologies

Vudoo appoints Drew Perry as Managing Director for APAC

Vudoo has appointed Drew Perry as Managing Director for Asia Pacific, marking a significant growth phase for the advertising commerce technology company.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
Vudoo partners with AWS to revolutionise shoppable video tech
Unified Communications

Vudoo partners with AWS to revolutionise shoppable video tech

Melbourne's Vudoo partners with Amazon Web Services, elevating its status as a top eCommerce tech provider through innovative in-stream checkout technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2024
Vudoo assigns ex-Google exec Billy Kinchin as Chief Product Officer
Marketing Technologies

Vudoo assigns ex-Google exec Billy Kinchin as Chief Product Officer

Melbourne-based Vudoo appoints former Google senior executive, Billy Kinchin, as Chief Product Officer to lead global product strategy and development.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024
Adtech startup, Vudoo, expands with strategic hires & london office
Marketing Technologies

Adtech startup, Vudoo, expands with strategic hires & london office

Melbourne-based adtech startup, Vudoo, expands internationally with the opening of an office in London and strategic new hires.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

THG Studios reshapes Senior Creative Team with key hires
eCommerce

THG Studios reshapes Senior Creative Team with key hires

THG Studios hires Adam Mandelstam and Rob Sanderson to lead a reshaped senior creative team as it pursues international growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Fred. Olsen unveils AI 'digital twin' cruise campaign
Customer Experience

Fred. Olsen unveils AI 'digital twin' cruise campaign

Fred. Olsen launches 'Hybrid AI' cruise campaign built around what partners call the world's largest AI digital twin of a single ship.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Fred. Olsen unveils AI-led cruise ads with digital twin
Marketing Technologies

Fred. Olsen unveils AI-led cruise ads with digital twin

Fred. Olsen debuts AI-powered cruise campaign built around a vast digital twin ship, blending live action, CGI and generative tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Hybrid AI set to become core creative infrastructure by 2026
Digital Transformation

Hybrid AI set to become core creative infrastructure by 2026

Hybrid AI will shift from experimental tool to core creative infrastructure by 2026, reshaping how major brands produce content worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Zero100 appoints Jim Rowan to accelerate AI advisory growth
Robotics

Zero100 appoints Jim Rowan to accelerate AI advisory growth

Jim Rowan, ex-CEO of Volvo Cars and Dyson, joins Zero100 to boost AI advisory, aiding global firms in navigating automation and digital change.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Dyson & Raylo boost sustainability with refurbished device plans
Customer Experience

Dyson & Raylo boost sustainability with refurbished device plans

Dyson and Raylo launch flexible subscriptions for refurbished devices, boosting affordability and sustainability in the UK electronics market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
UK electronics market set for GBP £25.4bn as search trends shift
Gaming

UK electronics market set for GBP £25.4bn as search trends shift

The UK consumer electronics market is set to reach GBP £25.4bn in 2025, driven by AI devices, smartphones and rising demand for new gadgets despite a slight brand dip.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025